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Do It Now, Not at the Last Minute

September 26, 2014
A big surge in last-minute Baja Ha-Ha entries has brought the total to just shy of 170, making it the largest Ha-Ha in the last three years. Considering the fact that we here at Latitude told it like it really was during last year’s boat impoundment fiasco in Mexico, we’re both gratified and more than a little surprised at the number of entries. More »

Post-Odile Baja Ha-Ha

September 24, 2014
This is what the beach on the Pacific side of Cabo looked like the day AFTER hurricane Odile came through. The two in the photo are the ‘Texas Bowhunter’ and his girl, who handled the situation well and made a great report about it. More »

A Bit of Encouraging News

September 22, 2014
 Sometimes at this time of year, everything south of Mag Bay, as well as the entire Sea of Cortez, is the color of dried blood, indicating 85 degrees or more. latitude/rs
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC We don’t exactly know what to make of it, but it can’t be bad. More »

Problems with Mexican Paperwork

Getting a receipt for a tourist visa was so easy that a publisher could do it. Have each crewmember apply separately, and don’t lose the receipt! latitude/Richard
©2014 Latitude 38 Media, LLC There are two important documents you need when cruising Mexico. More »

Hurricane Odile Damage Updates

September 17, 2014
This boat was one of several boats that were beached in San Carlos by Odile. Nearly two dozen boats sank or went ashore at La Paz.  © 2014 Jim Cochran The biggest — and worst — news is that there apparently is no new info on the status of three sailors that are reportedly missing from boats in the La Paz anchorage: The young Mexican man named Gabriel on a steel boat is reported fine. More »

Fun With Bamboo and Shells

 Four cruisers in the South Pacific — either at Tonga or Fiji — employing the ‘Bambooski’. Ichi Ban
©2014Latitude 38 Media, LLC  If the Bambooski is so much fun, why the grimaces? More »

SPECIAL REPORT: Hurricane Odile Damage

September 16, 2014
This image from Puerto Escondido hints at the power of Odile. Note the tattered headsail. And this was after the storm’s force had diminished. © Shelly Ward With most communication out with Baja, it’s difficult to get an accurate picture of the destruction caused by Hurricane Odile, but the following should give a general idea. More »

Baja Ha-Ha Entries Top 150

September 15, 2014
More than 150 boats have paid up for the 21st running of the Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers’ Rally, from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, which starts October 27 with stops at Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria. More »